Woodridge has become one of Chicago’s best suburbs for raising a family, purchasing a home, finding a job, and going out after work-essentially, everything. With a low crime rate and high property values, Woodridge schools remain effective and nurturing through all grade levels. The community’s location is perfect for anyone looking to still commute to Chicago for work and entertainment and also wanting to live in a safe and cozy suburb. Today, newer homes and subdivisions being developed add variety to the Woodridge homes for sale and condos and apartments are making living in Woodridge affordable for those not purchasing a home. Both Metra trains and Pace buses provide public transportation to other nearby suburbs as well as the Downtown Chicago Loop. Entertainment in Woodridge includes shopping, bars, pubs, fine dining, and Hollywood Blvd, one of the first full-service dinner and a movie theater, now with a second location in Naperville. Woodridge is also heralded as one of the best west suburbs in Chicago and a great place to live and relax. Click here for more Woodridge is a western suburb of Chicago, about 30 miles southwest of downtown. Woodridge is located west of I-355, which connects drivers to other major expressways throughout Chicagoland. Commuters can also take Metra trains into the city from either the Belmont Metra Station in Downers Grove or the Lisle Metra Station, both of which are about five miles from downtown Woodridge. Woodridge Park District is responsible for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for kids and residents of all ages to have outdoor recreational spaces and programs to keep everyone engaged in the community. Woodridge Community Parks include over 40 community, schoolyard, and neighborhood parks. The park district is also responsible for athletic programs, adult fitness classes, the Woodridge Jubilee Festival, and many more activities.